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Memsen Family History

Memsen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Remsen, Mensen, Momsen, Messer, Mammen, Eisen, Meise, Elsen, Melson

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Where is the Memsen family from?

You can see how Memsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Memsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Memsen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Memsen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Memsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Memsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Memsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Memsen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Memsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Memsen. For the veterans among your Memsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Memsen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Memsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Memsen in 1972 was 48, and 37 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Memsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Memsen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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